formula1.com review JV career
Posted: 05 Nov 2006, 01:42
Jacques Villeneuve (CAN) World Champion - 1997
Grand Prix Starts: 165 Grand Prix Wins: 11 Pole Positions: 13
Judging by the record books Jacques Villeneuve had a Formula One career in reverse. He nearly won the driving title in his debut year, did so in his second season, then went steadily downhill and eventually dropped right out of the sport. Yet the statistical rise and fall of the son of one of the greatest racing heroes was not an accurate reflection of his driving ability, nor do the numbers do justice to his impact as one of the most colourful and controversial champions. As a distinctive personality he stood alone and in terms of his entertainment value he had few peers.
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Grand Prix Starts: 165 Grand Prix Wins: 11 Pole Positions: 13
Judging by the record books Jacques Villeneuve had a Formula One career in reverse. He nearly won the driving title in his debut year, did so in his second season, then went steadily downhill and eventually dropped right out of the sport. Yet the statistical rise and fall of the son of one of the greatest racing heroes was not an accurate reflection of his driving ability, nor do the numbers do justice to his impact as one of the most colourful and controversial champions. As a distinctive personality he stood alone and in terms of his entertainment value he had few peers.
View complete article at http://www.formula1.com/archive/halloff ... ver/5.html